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The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
syllabus in Agriculture is to prepare the candidates for the
Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

1. stimulate and sustain their interest in Agriculture;
2. acquire basic knowledge and practical skills in
Agriculture;
3. acquire the knowledge of interpretation and the use of
data;
4. stimulate their ability to make deductions using the
acquired knowledge in Agriculture
The syllabus is divided into five sections as given below:
A. General Agriculture
B. Agronomy
C. Animal Production
D. Agricultural Economicsand Extension
E. Agricultural Technology

Art
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Art is to prepare the candidates for the
Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. exhibit knowledge of the fundamental elements,
principles and terminology of art;
2. demonstrate knowledge of historical dimensions of art
with emphasis on Egyptian and Nigerian art;
3. demonstrate knowledge of artistic techniques,
processes, the use of materials and maintenance of tools
and equipment;
4. display aesthetic sensitivity to the environment and
knowledge of the meaning and function of art in society.
Arabic

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Arabic is to prepare the candidates for
the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. answer comprehension question correctly in standard
Arabic;
2. translate simple texts from Englishto Arabic and vice
versa;
3. apply the rules of Arabic grammar functionally;
4. see simply Arabic comprehension
5. appreciate Arabic literary texts within the contexts of
their environment and eras;
6. use Arabic as a living world language in communication
where necessary.

Biology
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Biology is to prepare the candidates for
the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the concepts of the
interdependence and unity of life;
2. account for continuity of life through reorganization,
inheritance and evolution;
3. apply biological principles and concepts to everyday life,
especially to matters affecting the individual, society, the
environment, community health and the economy.

Chemistry
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Chemistry is to prepare the candidates
for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(i) apply the basic principles governing scientific methods
in new situations;
(ii) interpret scientific data;
(iii) deduce the relationships between chemistry and other
sciences;
(iv) apply the knowledge of chemistry to industry and
everyday life.

Commerce
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Commerce is to prepare the candidates
for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) acquire the basic concepts of Commerce;
(2) examine the relationship between Commerce and other
related business subjects;
(3) apply the principles of Commerce in Nigeria;
(4) appreciate modern, dynamic and positive changes in
commercial activities.

CRS
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Christian Religious Studies is to prepare
the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed
to test their achievement of the course objectives, which
are to:
1. acquire the knowledge and understanding of the tenets
of the Christian faith as contained in the Bible
2. interpret biblical teachings and themes;
3. apply biblical teachings and tenets to life in society;
The syllabus is divided into four sections, namely:
SECTION A: Themes from creation to the Division of the
Kingdom
SECTION B: Themes from the Division of the Kingdom to
the Return from Exile and the Prophets
SECTION C: Themes from the four Gospels and Acts of the
Apostles
SECTION D: Themes from selected Epistle

Economics
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Economics is to prepare the candidates
for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of
the basic concepts, tolls and their general applications to
economic analysis;
2. identify and explain the basic structure, operations and
roles of the various economics units and institutions
( nationaland international);
3. describe major economic activities – production,
distribution and consumption;
4. identify and appraise the basic economic problems of
society;
5. develop the competence to proffer solutions to economic
problems.

French
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in French is to prepare the candidates for
the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. assess written comprehension in French;
2. identify how French sounds work in speech production;
3. examine the culture of Francophone West Africaand
Francein relation (where possible) to home country;
4. appreciate straightforward literary texts in French;
5. apply the principles governing the structure and use of
written French.

Geography
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Geography is to prepare the candidates
for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. handle and interpret topographical maps, statistical data
and diagrams and basic field survey;
2. demonstrate knowledge of man’s physical and human
environment and how man lives and earns a living on earth
surface with special reference to Nigeria and Africa;
3. show understanding of the interrelationship between
man and his environment;
4. apply geographical concepts, skills and principles to
solving problems.

Government
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Government is to prepare the
candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to
test their achievement of the objectives of the course in
Government. These objectives are to:
i. appreciate the meaning of government;
ii. analyse the framework and specify the institutions of
government;
iii. explain the concept of citizenship and define the duties
and obligations of a citizen;
iv. appreciate the process of political development;
v. evaluate the political development and problems of
governance in Nigeria;
vi. assess the role of Nigeria as a member of the
international community and the workings of international
organizations.

Hausa
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Hausa is to prepare the candidates for
the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to enable
the candidates to:
1. acquire the ability to read and write competently in the
Hausa language;
2. know the basic features of Hausa grammar;
3. have the basic knowledge of oral and written Hausa
literature;
4. have the ability to appreciate the culture, customs and
institutions of the Hausa people.
The syllabus covers the following areas:
1. Harshe (Language)
2. Al’adu (culture)
3. Adaobi (Literature) – oral and written literature.

History
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in History is to prepare the candidates for
the Board’s examinations. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. impart knowledge of Nigerian history from earliest times
to the present;
2. identify the similarities and relationship between the
people of Nigeria as they relate to the issues of national
unity and integration;
3. appropriate African history and Africa’s relationship with
the wider world;
4. analyse issues of modernization and development;
5. evaluate the past and relate it to the present and plan for
the future.

Home Economics
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Home Economics is to prepare the
candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to
test the candidate achievement of the course objectives,
which are to:
1. Acquire knowledge on the concepts and principles of
Home Economics education;
2. Apply the principles of foods and nutrition to meal
planning and the adoption of safe sanitary habits;
3. Be able to select appropriate clothing for all occasions
and body types;
4. Apply the knowledge of housing selection, planning the
interior space arrangement of furniture and furnishing the
home.

IGBO
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Igbo is to prepare the candidates for the
Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1) communicate effectively in Igbo;
2) analyse issues in the language;
3) interpret and explain figurative and idiomatic expression
in Igbo;
4) apply Igbo literature to their daily life experiences and to
demonstrate Igbo cultural values.

Islamic Studies
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Islamic Studies is to prepare the
candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to
test their achievement of the course objectives, which are
to:
1. master the Qur’an and sunnah as foundations of Islamic
and social life;
2. be familiar with Islamic heritage, culture and civilization;
3. be acquainted with the tradition of Islamic scholarship
and intellectual discourse;
4. demonstrate knowledge of Islamic moral, spiritual,
political and social values;
5. be prepared to face the challenges of life as good
practicing Muslims.

Literature
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Literature in English is to prepare the
candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to
test their achievement of the course objectives, which are
to:
1. Stimulate and sustain their interest in Literature in
English;
2. Create an awareness of the general principles and
functions of language;
3. Appreciate literary works of all genres and across all
cultures;
4. Apply the knowledge of Literature in English to the
analysis of social, political and economic events in the
society.

Mathematics
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Mathematics is to prepare the
candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to
test the achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) acquire computational and manipulative skills;
(2) develop precise, logical and formal reasoning skills;
(3) apply mathematical concepts to resolve issues in daily
living;
This syllabus is divided into five sections:
I. Number and Numeration.
II. Algebra
III. Geometry/Trigonometry.
IV. Calculus
V. Statistics

Music
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Music is to prepare the candidates for
the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives which are to:
1. appreciate and discuss music fairly and critically;
2. identify, through written analysis, the features of the
music of the different periods of Western and African music
history, peoples, its forms and the media;
3. appreciate the influence of socio-cultural factors on the
lives and music of musicians.

Physics
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Physics is to prepare the candidates for
the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) sustain their interest in physics;
(2) develop attitude relevant to physics that encourage
accuracy, precision and objectivity;
(3) interpret physical phenomena, laws, definitions,
concepts and other theories;
(4) demonstrate the ability to solve correctly physics
problems using relevant theories and concepts.

Principles of Account
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Principles of Accounts is to prepare the
candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to
test their achievement of the course objectives, which are
to:
1.Stimulate and sustain their interest in Principles of
Accounts;
2.Use the basic knowledge of and practical skills in
Accounting;
3.Apply the knowledge of interpretation of accounting
information to decision making;
4.Determine the relevance of accounting to business and
governments;
5.Use information and communication technology for
present and future challenges.

Use of English
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Use of English is to prepare the
candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to
test their achievement of the course objectives, which are
to:
(1) communicate effectively in both written and spoken
English;
(2) have a sound linguistic basis for learning at the tertiary
level.
The syllabus consists of two sections:
SECTION A: Comprehension/Summary
SECTION B: Lexis, Structure and Oral Forms

Yoruba
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) syllabus in Yoruba is to prepare the candidates for
the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their
achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. stimulate and sustain their interest in Yorùbá language,
literature and culture;
2. acquire basic knowledge and skill in Yorùbá language